AI-generated picture to show the idea. Yours will look handmade.

The Shark Attack

A big grey cardboard shark with an open toothy mouth worn around your middle, as if it is eating you, with your legs sticking out below and a fin on your back. Silly rather than scary.

TIME: 120 min
COST: about $12
SKILL: Some cutting

What you need

Grey cardboard or card painted grey
White card for teeth
Black marker
Rope for shoulder straps
Scissors

How to make it

1
Draw a big shark head shape with an open mouth on cardboard, big enough to wrap round your waist, and cut it out.
2
Cut a row of triangle teeth from white card and glue them round the mouth.
3
Make a fin from another piece of cardboard and strap it on your back.
4
Add a rope strap over each shoulder.
5
Draw an eye and gills.

Make it better

Wave your arms for help.
Add a toy lifebelt for extra drama.

Questions

Is it too gory?

No. It is a cartoon shark with cartoon teeth. Skip any red paint if you prefer.

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